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With most stereo and speaker purchases, we offer installation guides, dash kits, wiring harnesses, and speaker accessories at deep discounts. Also, you can just buy our installation guides for $10. (If you buy a new stereo or speakers from us within 60 days, we'll apply the $10 to your order.)

Scheduled delivery to your door in 2-5 business days

Large or heavy items ordered by noon Eastern Time on weekdays typically ship the
same day. Freight delivery is typically 2-5 business days (Monday through Friday).
Allow extra time for delivery to remote addresses. Available to most physical addresses
in the 50 United States (not available to some areas of Alaska and Hawaii — call
1.888.955.6000 for more details). Sorry, we can't ship to P.O. Boxes or freight
forwarders. Delivery takes longer for items that ship directly from the manufacturer
(indicated on product page and in Cart).

The freight carrier will contact you to schedule delivery to your door or the lobby
area of your apartment or condo. Someone will have to be on hand to meet the driver
and sign for the package. The delivery driver will not help unpack or set up your
new equipment. Nor will he or she remove your old equipment or product packaging.
Please keep the product packaging. You'll need it if you have to return or move
your item.

Now that Ultra High Definition has established itself as the next TV standard, TV makers are giving us more sizes and styles to choose from. Samsung's sleek 50" UN50HU8550 will appeal to those who prefer a true flat screen to the new curved-screen designs. Naturally, you get the super-sharp 3840 x 2160-pixel picture detail that makes 4K images look so stunning.

4K Ultra HD TV — 4 times the picture detail of 1080p

Now that Ultra High Definition has established itself as the next TV standard, TV makers are giving us more sizes and styles to choose from. Samsung's sleek 50" UN50HU8550 will appeal to those who prefer a true flat screen to the new curved-screen designs. Naturally, you get the super-sharp 3840 x 2160-pixel picture detail that makes 4K images look so stunning.

Ready for 4K content right now

Samsung made sure that this set's video processing and connections are as state-of-the-art as the screen. The UN50HU8550 is one of the first Ultra HD TVs to include “HEVC” decoding, which means it can display streamed 4K Netflix® content with no additional gear needed. And this TV will be ready for what's coming further in the future, thanks to Samsung's Smart Evolution feature, which provides a goof-proof way to upgrade the TV's inputs, outputs, and processing brains. Think of it as an insurance policy that will keep UN50HU8550 owners up to date on Ultra HD format standards as they evolve.

Samsung's UHD Video Pack media player.

Samsung's UHD Video Pack (sold separately) lets you instantly make the most of your Samsung Ultra HD TV. Only a little bigger than a smartphone, this 1-terabyte hard drive comes pre-loaded with several full-length movies and nature documentaries, all in spectacular full 4K resolution. Simply connect it to the TV using the supplied USB cable and start enjoying the best picture you've ever seen.

True 4K content will continue to be scarce for a while, but that won't keep you from enjoying a remarkable picture. Samsung made 4K upconversion a top priority as they developed the video processing circuitry for the UN50HU8550. Their UHD Upscaling automatically upconverts any signal to match the screen's 4K resolution. All of your current video sources — Blu-ray player, cable or satellite TV box, game console — will look better than ever.

Smart TV times 4

The Quad Screen feature divides this TV into four screens. Watch a golf tournament on one screen while searching the web for current standings on another. Then watch a video tutorial to master your swing while navigating your Smart TV panel on the fourth screen.

Tablets and smartphones can run circles around many older Smart TVs, but they can't do all the tricks that the UN50HU8550 can. Samsung's speedy quad core processor supports a new Multi-Link feature, which lets you place live TV side-by-side with other apps, like YouTube™ or a web browser — you can browse the web without having to interrupt what you're watching.

Besides surfing the web you can do things like multitask or use one app while downloading another. Whether your connection is wired or wireless, you can do a quick web search while you watch movies and TV shows, and enjoy TV while you chat with friends and family online. Along with built-in apps for services like Netflix®, Hulu Plus™, and YouTube™, you can download new ones from Samsung's large selection of apps.

Samsung's Galaxy phones and tablets add handheld viewing and control

Samsung's AllShare™ Play lets you wirelessly access and stream content from any compatible device. If you have a Galaxy S3 smartphone or Galaxy tablet, you can share movies, photos, and music via the UN50HU8550. Your Wi-Fi® network lets you do things like "toss" photos from your phone or tablet to the screen with the swipe of a finger. Or push streaming video like Netflix movies from device to screen.

Sending content from your phone to your TV is cool, and going TV-to-phone is even cooler. Just download Samsung's free Smart View app and use the TV View feature to mirror whatever's on the UN50HU8550's screen on any compatible smartphone or tablet. You can leave the room anytime without leaving your entertainment behind. It's like a whole-house TV system you can hold in your hand.

great deal better tv

Set up was very easy. Attaching cables was even easier. Picture is stunning. Multiple picture adjustments take some time to work through, there are MANY options. Bought a scratch and dent. I couldn't find ANY scratches or dents....Great deal

Pros:Outstanding picture

Cons:Many user adjustments but I enjoyed figuring them out....

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Top Notch TV

Cons:The only bad thing is I need to make a stand to elevate the TV higher than the sound bar so that it doesn't interfer with the TV'S remote sensor.
For whatever reason the Pandora App has been stuck on the load screen

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Samsung 50" UN50HU8550 4K TV

I just replaced an old Sony XBR 34 inch widescreen set from 11 years ago. I researched on line and picked this Samsung to replace it. It was a great choice! Of course Crutchfield helped me answer my questions as always.

Pros:Easy Setup steps you through the process
Amazing picture- I read people say it was like the first time you saw HD over standard definition. It is indeed that much of a improvement over HD and that is without using 4K. Also the 3D is nice and amazing.
Cool remotes- Smart remote is really nice for doing keyboard type entries.
Fast switching between apps and selections (Quad core engine) does this and you don't wait for switching lags.

Cons:Only one con and it is my personal preference. My previous Sony had awesome sound and I wanted a set that had speakers that were decent and didn't want to drive a sound bar or my surround system to watch TV. The speakers aren't bad but they are a long shot away from my old set. I am sure with some tinkering I will get it to acceptable level. Sony does have the new wedge designed set out with large internal side mounted speakers but their price very high.

Samsung Ultra 4K

Amazing picture quality. I've got a refrence Panasonic Plasma and this TV gives a clarity and deffinition unequaled. The quality of the blacks detail are on par with the Panasonic. Overall extremely satisfied with my purchase.

Stunning Picture Quality

I was in the market for a new 3D TV that incorporated the very latest technologies, including UHD resolution and HDMI 2.0, when I came across the UN50HU8550 on the Crutchfield website. I placed an order, and received the set a couple of days later. The initial setup process was quick and easy, and did not require that I peruse the manual at all...I just followed the onscreen instructions, and in a few minutes I was ready to go. Image quality via my cable box was quite impressive, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that setting the cable box HDMI audio output to PASSTHROUGH allowed the TV to pass Dolby Digital 5.1 to my AVR via an optical cable. 3D from my Blu-Ray player was virtually flawless with zero crosstalk, and UHD programs from Netflix looked sharp, detailed and vibrant. I was even able to stream UHD files from my NAS directly to the TV with superb results.

Samsung UN50HU8550

This HU8550 series of TV is the best flat screen (not curved) on the market right now. I got the scratch/dent from Crutchfield and the TV is like brand new. Great service from Crutchfield all around. I do wished I would have gone bigger but I will just upgrade to the 65" when these become cheaper and move this 50" to my bedroom.

Note: You can upgrade this HU8550 series LED-LCD TV with Samsung's One
Connect Box (sold separately) to unlock new features and services
offered by Samsung Electronics. With the One Connect Box from Samsung, you can update the TV with new software and technology that will adapt to future
Ultra-HD standards and improve TV performance; faster speed, more content, more
features. The One Connect Box simply plugs into the TV using a single
proprietary cable.

LED Edge-Lighting w/ Local Dimming: Samsung's LED
Edge-Lighting technology w/ UHD Dimming + Precision Black Local
Dimming maximizes the contrast between lights and darks to create a picture that
is as true-to-life as possible. The television's white LEDs are arranged along
the left and right edges of the screen and a proprietary light guide is used to
focus its luminance inwards towards the middle of the screen for a more uniform
brightness.

Precision Black Local Dimming: Experience sharper contrast with
Precision Black Local Dimming. It dims LEDs behind the darkest area of the
picture for greater contrast and darker blacks, while the brighter elements
remain as bright as they should be.

Clear Motion Rate 1200: Clear Motion Rate (CMR) is Samsung's
more comprehensive and accurate measure for how well the LED-LCD TV can display
fast-moving images. Previously, motion clarity was expressed simply by the
refresh rate, measured in Hz. CMR, however, takes into account all three factors
that contribute to motion clarity: panel refresh rate, image processor speed and
backlight technology. CMR is measured by determining the thinnest line a TV can
display in a moving image. The thinner the line, the higher the CMR rating, and
the clearer the picture you'll enjoy on the screen.

LED Backlight Technology: Samsung's Edge-Lighting
Backlight technology regulates output precisely in synchronization with the
screen refresh to lessen the time it is lit, reducing ghosting and motion
blur.

Auto Motion Plus: Auto Motion Plus removes blur and judder
from scenes with large amounts of rapid movement to provide a clearer picture.
Auto Motion Plus reduces blur so that action movies, sports and video games
have enhanced clarity. Advanced panels and unique backlight technology combine
with proprietary algorithms to reduce the response time and yield a more
accurate image reproduction with faster onscreen motion. Auto Motion Plus can be
set to Clear, Standard, Smooth, Custom, or Off.

Wide Color Enhancer Plus + Auto Depth Enhancer: With Wide Color
Enhancer Plus, you'll witness a wider spectrum of colors on the TV screen, just
like the director intended. You'll enjoy enriched colors while watching your
favorite movies, and shows, even if it's older, non-HD content. Auto Depth
Enhancer is innovative picture technology that analyzes regions of each image
and automatically adjusts the contrast for a greater sense of depth. As a
result, everything you watch has incredible detail and appears more natural.

HDMI 2.0: The Samsung LED-LCD TV features four HDMI 2.0
inputs to connect to your Blu-ray/DVD player, Satellite/Cable receiver, or
AV receiver. In addition, any HDMI input can be used to connect a PC to this
TV. The television's HDMI inputs will accept 3,840 x 2,160 (24/60Hz), 1080p
(24/60Hz), 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i video signals.

HDCP 2.2: HDCP 2.2 is supported only by the TV's
HDMI (MHL) input; HDCP is short for "High bandwidth Digital Content
Protection" and is used for 4K video copyright protection for
compatibility with 4K Blu-ray players and 4K Satellite/Cable providers.

4:4:4 Color Subsampling: All four HDMI inputs will
support up to 4:4:4 chroma subsampling for full color data rendering of
4K video; however the HDMI (MHL) input is limited to 30 fps in 4:4:4
mode. 4:2:2 (60/30fps) and 4:2:0 (60fps) is also supported by the TV.
With 4:4:4 color, luminance (brightness) and chroma (color) are sampled
at the same rate, resulting in an RGB color palette as big as the video
sampling rate for a video image with more total colors, plus greater
color accuracy and detail. You must enable 4:4:4 & 4:2:2 color
subsampling by turning on the "UHD Color" setting within the TV's
on-screen menu.

Analog: The Samsung LED-LCD TV features a single
component video input which will accept 1080p (24/60Hz), 1080i, 720p, 480p
and 480i video signals. The TV also features one composite video input which
support up to 480i only.

Note: The TV feature a single RF-type coaxial input for
connecting an external indoor/outdoor antenna. The unit has built-in
over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) tuner, so you don't need a separate set-top box to
receive and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV or unencrypted Digital Cable
signals (up to 1080i).

HDMI (MHL) Port: The HDMI 3 port is designed for the
connection of select mobile phones and other portable electronic devices using
the new MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) standard. Simply plug your MHL
compatible smartphone into the TV's HDMI 3 (MHL) port using the HDMI cable that
is included with your mobile phone. MHL allows you to display full 1080p video
and still images on the Samsung TV from your mobile smartphone. The TV's IR
remote can be used to control basic playback functions (such as Play/Pause, Stop
Fast Forward/Rewind, and Menu navigation). Your MHL compliant device will also
charge while connected to the TV's HDMI 3 port. To find MHL-certified devices,
go to
www.mhlconsortium.org.

Ultra-HD 3D (4 Pair of Glasses Included): With Ultra-HD 3D
you get 4x the resolution of Full HD 1080p while watching 3D. Samsung The TV
utilizes Bluetooth-enabled active shutter glasses for an ultra 4K 3D viewing
experience when coupled with a 3D source, such as a 3D-ready Blu-ray player or
an HD 3D broadcast from satellite or cable providers (connected via HDMI 2.0).
The Samsung LED-LCD TV automatically adjusts the overall picture to provide an
optimal 3D effect. The Samsung 3D TV also offers a unique feature that allows
you to intensify your 2D viewing experience by up-converting it to virtual 3D.
In addition, you can adjust the overall 3D perspective, 3D image depth, and 3D
brightness.

Quad Screen: Using Quad Screen, you can view four
independent screens at once through this TV. You'll be able to enjoy live
TV, video clips, and the web all at once. For example; you can watch your
favorite golf tournament on one screen and search the web for current
standings on another. Then watch a video tutorial to master your swing while
navigating your Smart TV panel on the fourth screen. Using Quad Screen
requires an Internet connection. You can listen to audio from one of the
split-screens through the TVs speakers and audio from another split-screen
through a pair of Bluetooth-paired headphones (sold separately). Certain TV
features and apps may not be supported by Multi-Link Screen.

PIP (Picture-in-Picture): You can watch the TV's tuner and
one external video source (component/HDMI) simultaneously). The component/HDMI
source will be displayed as the main picture, while the TV channel will be
displayed in a sub-screen, while which can be moved to each corner of the
television's screen. You can switch the audio between the main screen and
sub-screen.

Picture Control: You can make the following adjustments for
an optimum picture.

Picture Sizes: You can choose one of the following
screen sizes.

16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.

Zoom 1: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture
and allows you to move the enlarged picture using the arrows on the
remote.

Zoom 2: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture
more than Zoom 1 and allows you to move the enlarged picture using the
arrows on the remote.

Wide Fit: Proportionally enlarges the picture to
fit the entire screen without changing the aspect ratio.

4:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode with
pillars on the left and right of the screen.

Screen Fit: See the full image with no resizing
when HDMI (720p/1080i/180p) or Component (1080i/1080p) signals are
inputted.

Smart View 1/2: Reduces the 16:9 picture by 50% (1)
or 25% (2).

Picture Modes: Picture Modes apply preset adjustments
to the picture.

Dynamic: increases the brightness of the screen
(suitable for bright rooms)

Color Tone: adjusts the overall color tone of the
televisions using one of four presets: Cool, Normal, Warm 1, Warm 2

Digital Clean View: if the broadcast signal
received by the TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Clean View
feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen

MPEG Noise Filter: reduces MPEG noise to provide an
improved picture

HDMI Black Level: select the black level on the
screen to adjust the screen depth when you have a component connected
via HDMI to the television

Cinema Black: dims the top & bottom areas of the
video image to provide a more immersive viewing experience (Movie mode
only)

Smart LED: controls the brightness of individual
areas on the screen to maximize contrast automatically

LED Clear Motion: removes drag from fast scenes
with a lot of movement to provide a clear picture

Motion Lighting: The TV automatically adjust the brightness of the screen in response to
the brightness of the room. In bright light, the screen brightens. In dim light,
the screen dims

Note: You can adjust and store Picture Settings for
each external device connected to the TV or apply the settings to all
inputs and sources.

Film & Game Modes: The television provides Film & Game
modes.

Film Mode: The TV can be set to automatically sense and
process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture from optimum
quality. Film mode is supported in TV, AV, Component (480i/1080i), and HDMI
(480i/1080i).

Game Mode: When connecting the television to a game
console, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience when selecting
Game Mode.

BD Wise: BD Wise Plus provides the optimal picture quality
for Samsung DVD, Blu-ray, and Home Theater products which support BD Wise. When
BD Wise is set to On, the TV's picture mode is automatically changed to the
optimal resolution.

Dialog Clarity: This function allows you to increase
the intensity of a voice over background music or sound effects so that
dialogcan be heard more clearly.

3D Audio: 3D audio technology provides immersive sound
that matches the pop-up effect of 3D Video by using perspective in the audio
depth control. 3D Audio in only available while viewing 3D content.

Note: The speakers of this TV provide different sound
images according to how you position the television. You can select between
"Wall-Mount" or "Stand" to provide the best sound quality based on the
television's placement.

Auto Volume: Auto Volume automatically adjusts the
volume of the desired channel, lowering the sound output when the modulation
signal is high or raising the sound output when the modulation signal is
low. This reduces the difference in volume when changing channels. The Auto
Volume feature can be set to Normal, Night or Off.

Audio Delay: The Audio Delay function corrects
audio/video mismatch, when watching TV or video, and listening to a digital
audio output using an external device such as an AV receiver. You can adjust
the audio delay from 0ms to 250 ms.

Picture Off: You can turn the television's screen off
and still listen to audio.

Audio Outputs: The Samsung LED-LCD television provides an
analog and digital audio output.

Analog Audio: The television features a 3.5mm
(minijack) audio output for connecting the television to an analog 2-channel
receiver. You will need a minijack-to-RCA adapter (sold separately) to make a stereo RCA connection between the television and
your soundbar speaker or AV receiver. The TV's analog audio output terminals
will output 2ch audio from any of the television's source inputs.

ARC (Audio Return Channel): The Audio Return Channel within
the television's HDMI 4 input enables the TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send
audio data "upstream" to an A/V receiver; increasing user flexibility and
eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection. This feature
allows audio to be sent from the television to your A/V receiver through the
same HDMI cable already being used to send audio/video to the television. This
eliminates the need for extra cables connected to the TV. ARC allows audio from
the TV tuner, Network connection, inserted USB device, HDMI inputs, or any
analog connected device to be heard through your ARC compatible AV receiver via
the television's HDMI ARC input. The audio from the TV's tuner, network
connection, and USB port can pass as Dolby Digital or 2ch PCM. HDMI and analog
connected devices will be output as 2ch PCM only.

Note: Both the television and the receiver must support
ARC for this function to work properly. When connecting an A/V receiver that
is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect it to the TV's HDMI 4
input. If connecting a system that is incompatible Audio Return Channel
(ARC), an additional audio connection via Digital Audio Out (Optical) is
necessary.

SoundShare: The TV is compatible with the SoundShare feature
found on some Samsung active soundbar speaker systems). SoundShare makes a
wireless connection between the TV and the speaker system via Bluetooth. Once
the two are paired, you can control the volume and mute the sound by using the
remote control from the TV or the speaker system. If you change the soundbar
speaker system from TV mode to another mode or turn it off, the TV audio will
resume playing from the TV's speakers. SoundShare can be found on select Samsung
active soundbar speaker systems (sold separately).

Network/USB Functions

Samsung's Quad Core Processor: Samsung's Quad Core
processing speeds allow you to perform multiple tasks at the same time, such as
using an app while downloading another one. It also enables extremely faster web
browsing and application access. Quad Core eliminates lag to give you a fluid
browsing experience. It enables you to switch between apps, stream content, and
multi-task faster. This extra power also provides faster page refreshing

Network Connection (wired/wireless): You can set up the
Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV so that it can access your home network and
online Samsung Apps through your local area network (LAN) using a wired (RJ-45
Ethernet) or wireless connection (built-in WiFi). You can setup a wired network
connection automatically or manually. You can setup the wireless network
connection using these four methods; Automatic, Manual, WPS (PBC), or WPS (PIN).
The TV's built-in WiFi supports IEEE 802.11A/B/G/N wireless LAN
networks and WEP (open/shared), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), or WPA2-PSK network
security; a dual-band Gigabit wireless-N router is recommended for 4K streaming.

Note: Samsung recommends a home network connection speed
of at least 2.5 Mbps for standard definition, 10 Mbps for high definition,
and 15 Mbps for ultra-high definition.

WiFi Direct: When usingWiFi
Direct, you can connect
directly with other devices without using a wireless router. You'll be able to
wirelessly transfer personal content (such as photos & videos) to the Samsung
LED-LCD TV without connecting to your home network. WiFi Direct completely
bypasses your WiFi access point/router, so it's easy to set up. Streaming of
copy-protected content and other certain formats are not supported.

Smart Apps: Once you have connected the Samsung TV to your home
network, you gain access to Smart Apps. Smart Apps lets you download for pay
or free-of-charge applications and services to the Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV. You can
enjoy a variety of content from various downloaded applications; such as videos,
music, photos, games, and news. Smart Apps has a growing collection of pay and
free-of-charge online applications that connect you to some of your favorite
online content. Visit Samsung's
App Store for a complete list of available Samsung Apps.

Social Networks: Share your thoughts and comments about
a program on the air through social networking services, like
Twitter &
Facebook.You can post messages and comments in the same manner as you would
using a computer. You also get access to
YouTube &
Picasa.

News & Weather: Includes apps that provide information
content; such as news (USA
Today), weather (AccuWeather),
and many more.

Sports + Fitness: Variety of Fitness
apps to help you stay healthy, plus Sports apps (like
ESPN SC/MLB.TV)
to keep you up to date on scores.

Education & Kids: A recommended
list for applications and content that is suitable for children; including
education-based programs, cartoons, and games.

Note: The Link Service Accounts function lets you link your
player to your accounts with Internet services (such as Twitter, Facebook,
etc.) so that the player can log you into the service automatically when you
start the app for that service.

4K Network Streaming: This Ultra-HD TV even offers "HEVC"
decoding, which means it'll be able to display 4K content from online movie & TV
show providers (like Netflix or UltraFlix). 4K network streaming requires a network speed of
15Mbps or greater. A wired Ethernet connection is recommended over a wireless
WiFi connection for better performance. If you desire a WiFi connection, then
use a dual-band Gigabit wireless-N router for 4K streaming. Make sure the
Samsung television has the latest software/firmware updates installed.

Web Browser You can access the internet using the player's
Web Brower application. You can search web pages using Google or Bing. You may
enter a URL addresses or enter a keyword search. The player will archive your
web browser history. You can also save "Favorite" web pages and create a "Home"
page. The playback of Flash videos is also supported. The Web Browser is
optimized to fill your connected TV's screen. Use a USB- or Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse
(both sold separately) for a more convenient web browsing experience.

Note: The browsing experience, however, may not be the same
as it is on your computer. The Web Browser is not compatible with Java
applications. E-commerce, for purchasing products online is not supported.
ActiveX is not supported.

Skype Ready: Samsung's free Skype app on the Samsung LED-LCD
TV lets you make video calls from the comfort of your living room. Using the
TV's remote control, you can create free Skype accounts, log into existing
accounts, and navigate via a simple Skype interface made for the big screen. You
can make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls to friends and family,
wherever they are in the world from the Samsung TV (separate Samsung TV Skype
camera required, sold separately).

AllShare Cast Screen Mirroring: AllShare Cast is a
proprietary "screen mirroring" function which lets you wirelessly send the
display from your compatible AllShare Cast Samsung mobile device to your TV.
This allows you to view pictures and videos that are playing on your
compatible Samsung smartphone or tablet on your TV screen. No wireless
router or access point required.

AllShare/DLNA Certified: The Samsung LED-LCD TV's
AllShare function, along with its DLNA Certification allow you to watch
videos (Divx/AVI/H.264/MPEG/MKV/MOV/WMV), photos (JPEG/PNG/BMP/MPO), and
listen to music (MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC/OGG) saved on your Windows PC (or other
DLNA Certified media server) through the TV via its Ethernet (LAN) port or
built-in WiFi (wireless). This eliminates the need to copy your photo,
video, and music files to a separate USB storage device.

Note: For AllShare/DLNA, Windows PCs with XP and Vista
installed require Samsung's PC Share Manager software, which can be
downloaded for free from theSamsung Download Center. Not compatible with older Windows OS versions
and Mac.

Triple USB Ports: The television is equipped with three USB
(type-A) ports. There are two USB 2.0 ports - one is used for connecting a USB
mass-storage-class device (5V/0.5A); the other is used to connect a TV camera or
keyboard/mouse from Samsung. There is one USB 3.0 port which can connect to a
USB hard-disk-drive (5V/1A). The USB 2.0 (5V/0.5A) and USB 3.0 ((5V/1A) ports
let you view photo and movie files, as well as listen to audio files saved on a
compatible USB device. Files must be formatted in FAT, exFAT, or NTFS. The TV
can recognize up to 1,000 files per folder.

Video Playback: The TV supports the following video
file types; AVI, Divx, H.264, MPEG, MKV, MOV, and WMV. Movie files are
displayed in a folder and title list in either date or alphabetical order.
The TV offers Play, Pause, Search, and Resume playback functions for
compatible video files stored on a compatible USB device.

Still Image Playback: The TV supports the following
still image file types; JPEG, PNG, BMP, or MPO. Still image files can be
viewed as a slide show with background music or as a thumbnail view (up to
15 images). Still images can also viewed full-screen and zoomed or rotated.

Audio Playback: The TV supports music files supports
the following music file types; MP3, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, and OGG.
Music files are displayed in a folder and track list, and can be sorted by
Artist, Album, or Genre. Music files can be repeated or shuffled in a
selected folder.

Convenience Features

Smart Hub: This TV features Smart Hub, an interactive
multi-purpose menu system. With Smart Hub, you can surf the web, download
applications, and stay in touch with family and friends through social
networking services. In addition, you can enjoy photo, video & music files
stored on external storage devices. The new Smart Hub interface organizes your
entertainment and content into 5 convenient panels.

Games: You can view all game apps provided by Smart Hub and
download and play the games you select.

Apps: Apps offers an extensive collection of free and
paid news, sports, weather, and entertainment content you can directly
download to and enjoy on your TV. The Apps menu has a number of sub-menus
including Most Popular, What's new, and Categories to narrow down your
search.

On TV: Check a listing of TV programs that are
currently airing and are scheduled to be aired.
The program you are currently watching display in a small sub-window.

Movies & TV Shows: Purchase and watch movies and TV
shows from an online service provider. You can browse content by Favorites,
Featured, Movies, TV Shows, Trailers, or Trending.

Multimedia: Play back photo, video, and music
files from an external USB or network storage device.

Content Discovery: The TV offers unique ways to search and
access your favorite and new content from the TV's tuner and network apps.

Recommendations: Receive personalized TV and movie
recommendations based on your own preferences and what's popular and
trending. You can display program recommendation for different times of the
day.

Favorite Channels: You can designate frequently watched
channels as "Favorites". You can create up to 5 favorite channel list for
each member of your family. You can also rename and edit favorite channel
lists.

Genre: It is possible to filter channels by genre, if
the channels contain proper genre information.

Schedule Manager: Using this function, you can set the
TV to display a desired channel automatically on a day and at a time of your
choice. The Schedule Manager can be set to repeat only once, everyday,
Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun.

RVU Compatible (for DirecTV): This Samsung television is RVU-compatible
which means DIRECTV subscribers with the Genie Whole-Home HD DVR can watch live
broadcast and stored content from their DVR on the Samsung TV, without the need
for an additional Genie Mini Client devices or set-top boxes. However, you will
need a DECA unit (sold separately) that converts Coax to Ethernet, which will
plug into the Samsung TV's LAN port. Make sure the television has the latest
firmware update.

Smart Security: When any device is connected to the Internet, it
is vulnerable to hacks and malicious code. Samsung Smart Security protects
the TV and storage media connected to the TV from such threats, when the
television is connected to the Internet.

Password Lock: You can setup up a 4-digit PIN to lock out
specific channels, TV settings, and reset procedure.

Program Rating Lock: The Program Rating Lock feature
automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. You
can block TV program based on their ratings and Movies based on their MPAA
rating, so you have more control over what your children watch. The Program
Rating Lock function is protected by a 4-digit PIN.

Hearing & Visually Impaired: The Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV offers
Close Captions and an Audio Guide for the hearing and visually impaired.

Close Captions (CC): The TV provides Analog Closed
Captions and Digital Closed Captions. The Digital CC offers customizable
text, font, and size. The Caption feature does not work for Component and
HDMI input sources.

Audio Guide: Activate the audio guide for the visually
impaired. This is only available with broadcasts that provide this service.

ECO Settings: The Samsung LED-LCD
TV provides ECO settings to reduce the TV's power
consumption and cut-down on energy costs.

Eco Sensor: Samsung's unique Eco light sensor measures
the intensity of the room's light and automatically calibrates the
brightness of the image on the screen. In a sun-filled environment, the
screen gets brighter and in dim surroundings, the intensity is reduced. This
feature optimizes the viewing experience while also saving you energy.

Energy Saver: This feature adjust the brightness of the
TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the
Energy Saver feature to High to reduce eye fatigue as well as power
consumption. You can set this feature to High, Medium, Low, or Picture Off
(sound remains on).

No Signal Standby: The TV will automatically switch to
standby mode, if no picture is being received for a predetermined set amount
of time (15, 30, or 60 minutes).

Auto Power Off: The TV will be automatically turn off
after 4 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating.

On/Off Timer: The three On/Off timers allow you to
program the television to turn itself on and off by selecting a specific on
time and a specific off time. An On/off timer can be set to repeat only
once, everyday, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun. You can also choose the On
Timer's content (TV, USB, or Antenna) and volume. The on and off timers work
independently of one another.

Sleep Timer: The sleep timer switches the television
off after a specified amount of time. The sleep timer can be set to 30, 60,
90, 120, 150, or 180 minutes.

Auto Protection Time: If the screen remains idle with a
still image for a certain period of time (2, 4, 8, 10 hours) defined by the
user, the TV's built-in screen saver is activated to prevent the formation
of host images on the screen.

Remote Support + Self Diagnosis: The Samsung Remote Support service offers you
one-on-one support with a Samsung Technician who can remotely diagnose your TV,
adjust the TV settings, perform a factory reset, and install recommended
firmware updates. Your TV must be connected to your homes wired or wireless
network. The Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV also provides a Self
Diagnosis menu which allows you to check the television for picture, sound, and
signal problems.

Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. If the
problem appears in the test picture, select "Yes" and follow the directions
on the screen.

Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for
sound problems. If the problem occurs during the test, select "Yes" and
follow the directions on the screen.

Signal Test: An HD digital channel's reception quality
is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to
increase signal strength.

Note: The television only comes with a brief User
Manual. A complete instruction manual is built-in into the TV and can be viewed
on-screen. Open the e-Manual to learn how to use the TV's many features.

Remote Control

Smart Touch Remote Control: The new Samsung
Smart Touch Remote Control makes it even easier to navigate the television's
entertainment sources, menu settings, and Smart TV features. Improved user
convenience has been provided so that you can switch the channel and adjust the
volume with just your fingertips while focusing on the TV screen. The built-in
touchpad acts as a pointer & mouse so you can navigate menu settings and search
for content quickly and easily. You can even activate a virtual on-screen remote
controller (w/ numeric keypad, playback controls, and shortcut menu) on the TV
which can be operated through the remote's touchpad. It also has a built-in
microphone that you can use to give the Samsung TV voice commands. Because the Smart Touch Remote communicates with the TV
through wireless Bluetooth communication, it will need to be initially
paired with the TV. This means you don't have to point the remote directly at
the TV.

Programmable + IR Blaster: The remote can be programmed to
control satellite/cable boxes, Blu-ray players, and home theaters from other
manufactures using the TV's setup menu and the included IR blaster.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): This TV is enabled with Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC); a feature that makes it possible to control HDMI-connected Samsung
and other HDMI-CEC compliant external devices
connected to the TV with ease. With Anynet+, you can use the TV remote control
to operate all your compatible Samsung Anynet+ and HDMI-CEC devices that are connected to the TV via
HDMI. Anynet+ can control up to 12 compatible external devices (up to 3 of the
same type).

Note: The Samsung TV also comes with a standard IR remote
control.

Voice Control: Using the Smart TV Remote's built-in
microphone and the voice control function of the TV, your voice is all you need
to turn on the Samsung television, navigate menus, and get to your favorite
Smart TV content. You can even use only your voice to switch the channel, adjust
the volume level, and launch online apps while focusing on the TV screen, which
removes the need for a conventional remote control.

Interactive Voice Control:
Interactive voice control lets you give "conversational" instructions to the
TV. You can execute various functions using common voice commands without
having to remember specific keywords.

Imperative Voice Control:
Imperative voice control requires you to use pre-defined commands. "Trigger Words"
can be
displayed on-screen to use during voice control to help you know what to say.

Note: To use Voice
Control, you must pronounce words and phrases clearly and correctly in the
language (English/French/Spanish) you selected. The Voice Control function can
be affected by unclear pronunciation, voice level, or surrounding noise. Speak
voice commands 4"-6" away from the remote's microphone, and make
sure to speak in a loud (75-80dB) & clear voice, and reduce any background noise in the
room.

SmartView Mobile App: You can download the Samsung
SmartView mobile app (from
iTunes or
GooglePlay) onto to your Apple iOS (5.0+) or Android (4.0.3+) device for yet another way to control the Samsung LED-LCD
TV. If both your Apple iOS or Android device and TV are connected to the same
wireless network, your smartphone or tablet will link to the TV automatically
where you can use your mobile device like a remote control. The TV can
also transfer live feeds to your smartphone or tablet. Main features include:

Remote: Your Apple iOS or Android device can work as remote
for the Samsung TV and a connected Samsung Blu-ray player or home theater
system.

TV View: Enjoy TV and other multimedia right from your
Apple iOS or Android device that's connected to the Samsung Smart TV. You can
watch the same content as on the TV or different content from another input
source.

Optional Motion Control: To
use the Motion Control feature, you must install a proprietary Samsung camera
(sold separately) on the TV. When connecting the camera to the Samsung TV, make
sure to connect it to the specified USB port of the TV. Other USB ports do not
support the TV camera or Motion Control.

Keyboard & Mouse Compatible: The Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV will
support a USB-enabled keyboard and mouse (both sold separately), which makes web
browsing a lot easier.

Mounting Options

Pedestal Stand: The TV comes with a pedestal stand.
The TV is shipped with the pedestal stand unattached. The television weighs 39.6
lbs with the stand. This stand does not swivel.

Wall Mounting: The TV has four threaded inserts on the back
for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes
is 400mm (h) x 400mm (v). The threaded inserts require M8 (8mm) machine screws
(not supplied). The television weighs 32.4 lbs without the stand.

Note: When mounting the TV on the stand or a wall (with
optional bracket) leave 4" of clearance on each side of the television and
4" above/below the television for adequate ventilation.

Detachable AC Power Cord: The Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV comes with
a 5'
detachable AC power cord. The AC power cord sits 0.8125" out from the
rear-panel. The
AC power cord is fitted with a right-angle AC plug that sits 0.8125" from the wall.

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This is confirmed as a 10-bit panel from Samsung on the avs forums.[ Charles Nov 29, 2014 ]

I am not sure. It is not specified anywhere that we are aware of including in manufacturer's spec sheet and manual. We do not see any banding but given the source of our videos and connectors (DVD, Blu-Ray, Cable, HDMI, etc.) which use 8-bit standards, I don't think we would/could tell the difference.[ BEATRIZ A Nov 29, 2014 ]

This information is not readily available from the manufacturer. Also I have found conflicting information in av forums. My opinion is if it were 10 bit Samsung would be telling us that. Since they do not provide that information, I would say it is an 8 bit panel.[ Robert Nov 29, 2014 ]